BALANCE YOUR STUDIES AND WORK! INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CANADA CAN WORK-OFF CAMPUS FOR UP TO 24 HOURS WEEKLY.
As of November 15, international students in Canada now have the opportunity to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during their studies. This exciting update was confirmed by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), bringing more flexibility and opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience while pursuing their […]
WORK PERMIT PATHWAYS FOR GRADUATES NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR PGWPs: OPTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For graduates with expiring PGWPs or those who will soon be ineligible for post-graduation work permits, there are alternative pathways available to maintain legal work status in Canada. Recent and upcoming graduates can explore various options to continue working legally in the country. International graduates who have recently completed their studies can explore a variety […]
ONTARIO CLOSES ITS ENTREPRENEUR STREAM, WHILE BRITISH COLOUMBIA INCREASES PNP NOMINATIONS
Ontario officially closed its Entrepreneur Stream on November 4, following a pause in applications since December 2023. On November 5 and 6, British Columbia held draws through its Provincial Nominee Program, selecting both entrepreneurs and skilled workers for immigration to the province. Provincial Immigration Updates: November 1-8 Ontario The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has […]
IRCC ISSUED 648 ITAS IN THE LATEST PNP-ONLY EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently issued 648 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a draw exclusively for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To qualify, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791. Today’s draw was the second PNP-only event this month, following one on October 7 that invited 1,613 candidates with […]
ESDC HAS UPDATED THE WAGE CRITERIA FOR THE HIGH-WAGE STREAM OF THE TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced exciting updates to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), notably increasing the minimum hourly wage requirements for the high-wage stream. Starting November 8, applicants in this stream will need to earn at least 20% above the median wage for their position based on their work location to […]
IRCC HAS LISTED ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS FOR PGWPS
IRCC has updated the eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). Starting November 1, some international graduates will need to meet new field of study requirements to qualify for a PGWP. Note: These requirements do not apply to university bachelor’s master’s or PhD graduates. Which fields of study qualify for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs)? Eligible […]
BREAKING: IRCC LIMITS STUDY PERMIT AND CHANGES PGWP ELIGIBLITY
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, announced that the cap on international student permits will remain in place. In 2025, only 437,000 study permits will be issued, a 10% drop from 2024’s target of 485,000. This will lead to 300,000 fewer permits over the next few years. Miller emphasized that not everyone who wants to come […]
ONTARIO AND BRITISH COLUMBIA ARE SELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THEIR PROVISIONAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP)
This week, both the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held their selection rounds. Consequently, candidates were chosen based on their professional experience, job skills, and language proficiency. Provincial immigration results (Aug 31 – Sep 6) ONTARIO On September 5th, the OINP conducted a draw for the French-Speaking […]
SASKATCHEWAN HAS LAUNCHED TWO NEW PROVISIONAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP) ROUTES DESIGNED FOR SKILLED IMMIGRANTS
On August 30, the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled two new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) specifically for newcomers in the health care and agriculture sectors. In response, Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Immigration and Career Training, noted that these pathways are designed to better align the immigration program […]
HOW TO ASSOCIATE YOUR PAPER APPLICATION WITH YOUR ONLINE IRCC ACCOUNT
For some IRCC applications, you must submit a paper application. You might be able to link it to your online account for quicker status updates. Click Link an application to your IRCC secure account – Canada.ca to check if your application can be linked. To link your application: Once your application is linked, you will […]
